This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 BMW M5.
17 mpg combined
13.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2019 BMW M5 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from a fuel pump that can crack at its flange and leak fuel near ignition sources, and a wiring harness defect that can short-circuit and drop the transmission into neutral without warning.
The fuel pump and transmission wiring issues share similar severity, and both warrant attention. A transmission that suddenly shifts to neutral cuts drive power while the vehicle is moving, raising the risk of a crash. The third recall involves the backup camera, which can fail to display an image when reversing, leaving the driver without rear visibility.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, causing an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace damaged harnesses and reroute and secure all harnesses at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, and the vehicle remembers this setting when put in reverse, leaving the screen blank.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software at no cost to restore the display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high pressure fuel pump may not be properly secured to the engine, causing the pump flange to crack and leak fuel.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
